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We help clients eliminate the complex and arduous task of navigating through local regulations and procedures. Businesses rely on us to help them understand the unfamiliar, set up shop smoothly, and continue supporting their needs in unfamiliar jurisdictions.

Singapore’s Budget 2017 addresses near-term issues for today and focuses on laying the groundwork for tomorrow’s growth. The key thrust is for the development of strong capabilities in enterprises and workers so that they can adapt to the changes in economic structures and technology. Read more in our Budget Highlights.

The "Doing Business in ASEAN" Guidebook serves as a useful reference for business owners and investors seeking to learn more about ASEAN and its member states, as well as about existing regional initiatives and those that are still under negotiations.

"Doing Business in Singapore" is a handy guide published by RSM for foreign companies intending to set up operations in Singapore. The publication provides an overview of Singapore as a country for investment, types of business organisations, taxation, financial reporting standards, financial assistance schemes and pertinent points for employment in Singapore.

The introduction of this Risk Governance Workbook is timely. With the continued growth of the Third Sector, it is important for organisations in this sector to strive to be the best that they can be. The core of any organisation is its Board. It is imperative that organisations strengthen their Board capability because it provides the legitimacy of the organisation. A strong Board will lead the organisation to produce good outcomes and ultimately make a positive social impact.

The "Financial Handbook for SMEs" is an easy-to-read guide authored by Chio Lim Stone Forest.

Besides an introduction to what SMEs need to know about getting financing and what financial institutions look for, CLSF shares valuable tips, case studies and useful methodologies in planning for business growth.

RSMi Publications

Rebuilding the Global Economy - Insights from an international comparative study of business 'birth' and 'death' rates

In July 2013, RSM International published a report entitled The Road to Recovery: Insights from an International Comparative Study of Business Births and Deaths. Drawing on data collected by RSM member firms & international statistical sources, that report examined business demographics in a number of developed economies & emerging markets. To elaborate & extend the original study, RSM has undertaken a follow-up analysis based on new business demography data. Using data from 38 key economies globally, this updated report explores global, national & industry-level trends in enterprise births and death.

The Road to Recovery - Insights from an International Comparative Study of Business 'Birth' and 'Death' Rates

This landmark report from RSM looks at business births & deaths across 35 countries globally since the financial crisis. Drawing on data collected by RSM member firms & a wide variety of international statistical sources, this paper examines global, regional, and national trends in the entry and exit of companies. Business creation and destruction are among the most telling indicators of economic vitality, and this paper examines the complex interplay between institutional structures and business churn, comparing and contrasting the G-7 and the BRICS. The report ranks how countries are performing globally and highlights what some governments have done to boost entrepreneurship and the survival rates of businesses.

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